Part 1: Understanding Motives & Power (The 13th Century Context)Perspective Taking: The barons were not fighting for democracy for all people; they were protecting their own power and wealth. Does this make their rebellion selfish, or was it a necessary first step toward limiting the king's power? Explain your reasoning.Religious Power: The Pope sided with King John and annulled the Magna Carta. Why do you think the leader of the Church supported a king with a bad reputation over his own barons? What does this tell us about the relationship between religious and political power in the Middle Ages?A Reluctant Agreement: King John only agreed to the Magna Carta because he was forced to and immediately tried to get out of it. If an agreement is made under duress, is it still valid? Why or why not?Part 2: Legacy & Modern ConnectionsThe Ripple Effect: The video states that 1/4 of the world's population lives in a country inspired by Magna Carta. What is the single most important idea from the Magna Carta that has traveled across centuries and oceans? Is it "no one is above the law," "the right to a fair trial," or something else?Magna Carta vs. Human Rights: Eleanor Roosevelt called the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a "Magna Carta for all mankind." What are the key similarities between the two documents? What is the biggest difference? (Hint: Think about who they are meant to protect).Symbol vs. Reality: For most of its history, the actual text of Magna Carta was irrelevant to most people. Its power was as a symbol that later generations used to argue for their rights. Can a symbol be more powerful than the actual law? Why or why not?